Ukrainian Borscht
There are borscht recipes… and then there’s this borscht. Crafted from deep tradition, bold flavors, and time-tested techniques, this soup isn’t just warm and comforting — it’s layered, complex, and packed with soul. Whether you grew up on it or are tasting borscht for the first time, this version is guaranteed to leave a mark
Why This Borscht Stands Out
- Deep, rich broth slow-cooked with real beef bones
- Caramelized veggies that build insane flavor
- Balanced with a secret hit of lemon and sugar
- Finished with garlic at the end for that wow-factor punch
This isn’t your grandma’s borscht. It’s better.
Behind the Scenes
Here’s a peek at the step-by-step process behind this dish:
- Parboiling the beef bones to remove impurities
- Roasting beets wrapped in foil until sweet and tender
- Grating fresh tomatoes and carrots
- Sautéing aromatics with tomato paste
- Layering flavor like a pro
Fermented Cucumber Pickles: Crunchy, Gut-Healing, and Old-World Authentic
These aren’t your average cucumber pickles. With over 6 million views across platforms, my fermented cucumber pickles have officially gone viral — and for good reason. There’s no vinegar, no boiling, and no preservatives. Just fresh cucumbers, filtered water, garlic, spices, and natural fermentation. In a world of quick-pickle shortcuts, this method taps into old-world fermentation techniques that transform cucumbers into tangy, crisp, probiotic-packed pickles that taste like summer in a jar. Whether you’re here from TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube, you’ve seen the buzz — and now you can make them yourself. This is my go-to method for making lacto-fermented pickles at home, and it’s the exact recipe I used in the video that started it all. Thousands of people have already made these and commented with their own tweaks, variations, and success stories. So if you’re wondering how to make fermented pickles that actually stay crunchy, taste amazing, and support gut health — you’re in the right place. Let’s get into the full step-by-step recipe for fermented cucumber pickles, including the brine ratio, the fermentation timeline, storage tips, and one big mistake to avoid.
Fermented Tomatoes Recipe: Bold, Probiotic, and Gut-Healing
Every spring, I make one special batch of fermented tomatoes — not for snacking, not for slicing, but for something much bigger.